OUR STORY

Our Story

In May of 2005, the Lord led two men, called by God, to begin a new ministry in the Cleveland area. The continuing purpose is to touch people with the Word of God, within a community of Grace. The church began with 50 people coming together on May 7, 2005 at the Homewood Suites Hotel in Solon, OH for worship and prayer. The following week, the Lord opened the door for worship at a larger facility, the Red Roof Inn, in Bedford Heights. Two months later AGF moved to the Mediterranean Center also in Bedford Heights, which could accommodate more adults and our Children’s ministries.

For three years, God blessed us to worship at the beautiful Park Synagogue, in Cleveland Heights, where the church met weekly on a large campus, with ample parking, a spacious auditorium.

Today, we worship at a wonderful multi-purpose facility, Lutheran High School East, 3565 Mayfield Rd., in Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, with plenty of classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, and kitchen. Friendly people will greet you as you enter our 425 seat auditorium. As we enter year eleven, we now have great new opportunities on the horizon to reach the unsaved and unchurched in Cleveland.

What We Offer

Abundant Grace Fellowship offers a full variety of ministries, and Grace Groups our foundational small group ministry. Dynamic Bible Teaching, innovative and high tech Youth Ministries for Kids and Teens are part of the AGF experience. Our Seniors Ministry – “Grace Forever”, and Singles Ministry – “Seasons of Singleness” are strategic features of our church. At AGF, we’re dedicated to “Making Disciples of All Ages”.

Abundant Grace Fellowship is made up of caring, dedicated people, who love the Lord and one another. “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 They serve Christ with passion, and purpose, and lead with integrity.

Our Care Ministry and Prayer Ministry ensures that our members receive love, compassion, and support in times of need from their brothers and sisters in Christ.

Our Marriage Ministry, works with couples to experience high harmony and deep intimacy with God and one another. We have helped marriages to help build stronger relationships throughout our city.

Members are discipled through our in depth Sunday School@Grace for adults, teens, and kids.

At Abundant Grace Fellowship, the center of our ministry is the real, and relevant preaching of the Word of God by our PastorsJerry Birch and Darryl Harris, and Staff Pastor, Mike Bethel. Their accurate teaching, and application of the Word of God strengthens believers and challenges unbelievers to make life-changing decisions for Christ.

They are assisted by a team of Elders and Deacons, Grace Group leaders, and Ministry leaders, committed to meeting the needs of the people, and model servant leadership.

Members enjoy wonderful times of fellowship at our many special events, conferences, concerts, picnics, and celebrations throughout the year.

Since our beginning we have witnessed the wonderful, loving, caring hand of God on our ministry. He has done“exceedingly, abundantly, above all that we could ever ask or think”.

For every saved, or encouraged life, we praise God and give Him the glory! We strive to follow Christ into a bright future for Abundant Grace!